Best Laptop Deals: Discounts of up to $500 Across Apple, Acer, Dell and More

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A new laptop can make a big difference when it comes to work, leisure of general day-to-day tasks. It can also be useful with kids heading back to school in the coming weeks, whether you’re looking to treat them to a new computer for college or a basic laptop to help to get to grips with the internet and such.  

That’s why we’ve combed through the internet to find savings to make sure you can get a new laptop for work, school or gaming at prices for all budgets. Thankfully, we’ve found numerous top-rated brands on sale so you can compare and contrast before making a final purchase. 

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When it comes to laptops, options abound, from Apple MacBooks to Dell gaming laptops to two-in-one laptop-tablet hybrids. Trying to make your selection can be difficult, and you don’t want to overspend. To help you out, we’ve made a list of the best laptop deals around in many categories. We’ve chosen models to meet a variety of needs, from high-end options to simpler devices that are great for students and budget-conscious buyers.

Best laptop deals and PC sales

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The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip, 8GB of memory and a 256 solid-state drive is currently listed on Amazon for $849, an impressive $250 discount. All four color variants are available at this price, but Amazon stock can be fleeting, so don’t delay. 

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This 2023 Apple MacBook Pro features an M3 chip for speedy, reliable performance. It features a Liquid Retina XDR display, an HD camera you can use for work calls or FaceTime and a battery life of up to 18 hours. You also get an HDMI port, headphone jack, three Thunderbolt ports and an SDXC card slot. You can now score this state-of-the-art laptop for $500 off. 

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This larger screen version of the MacBook Air has the M2 chip and includes 8GB of RAM and 256 GB SSD, and it’s $200 off right now. Plus, you can save up to $825 in trade-in credit, depending on what you have to trade in. 

At the regular price this little budget laptop is a great choice, made even better by dipping down to just $300. Our CNET reviews team named this laptop the best entry-level laptop out there, citing decent performance for its price and a long battery life among its attributes. 

A midrange gaming laptop at a bargain price, you’ll save over $350 on this 15.6-inch 8GB laptop with excellent resolution, an 11-hour battery life, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics and OMEN gaming hub.

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One of the cheapest ways to get a great laptop. This is a limited-time deal at Best Buy that reduces this 15.6-inch HD display Acer Chromebook down to just $139. It has an Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. 

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A budget laptop that already comes in below $400, this starter laptop from Dell is now $100 off. Even for the low price, you’ll still get 8GB of memory, a 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor and a high-resolution screen. 

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A huge 35% discount shaves off $370 from this 2-in-1 Lenovo laptop. The model is packed with a 16-inch 2K touchscreen, an Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 OS as well as a 360-degree flip and fold design that only weighs 4.63lbs. 

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Battery Life/Runtime 1,039 minutesWeight 2.7 poundsDisplay size/type 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid RetinaProcessor tested Apple M2 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M2 8‑core

If you’re a fan of Apple, this MacBook Air deal is the perfect chance to snag a new laptop for just $799, down from its asking price of $999. It has a speedy M2 chip that still lets you take on multiple tasks, and offers 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. 

You can also trade in an eligible device for an additional savings of up to $825. Best Buy is also throwing in 3 months of complimentary subscriptions to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and iCloud, as well as 4 months of Apple Arcada to sweeten the deal.

What should you look for in a laptop deal?

One of the biggest things to consider is which laptop configuration is on sale. Often, with the best laptop deals, only a specific version of the laptop is on sale and making any changes could affect the price. This means that sometimes you’ll find the 512GB model cheaper than the 256GB option or a similar situation.

When are the best laptop deals available?

Generally, you’ll find the best laptop deals during back-to-school shopping time in late summer or early fall and a bit later in the year during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events. There are laptop deals throughout the year, but if you’re looking for the best deal and can afford to wait, these are typically the best times to buy one.

Which retailers usually offer the best laptop deals?

You can usually find deals across a variety of retailers when it comes to laptops. Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg and other retailers tend to offer sales on more specific models, while manufacturers including HP, Lenovo and Dell usually host larger sales that cover more models and configurations. If you’re looking for a specific model, you’ll want to keep checking back weekly for the latest set of deals.